liking quilting

How does the herd grow when I don't plan another vintage machine to be addded. Honest. A family member bought this for me for next to nothing. Of course, I said I would take it. Didn't know it was in a cabinet and had a heck of a time fitting it into my car!
What I've gleaned so far: Model 328k -- Singer made this one in Scotland, probably in 1961. One of the last made with all metal; not plastic gears, etc. Cannot locate a s/n anywhere.
On-line reviews run from lukewarm to good. Certainly is not one of the highly sought after models.
Potted motor; no belt.
Straight stitch only.
Cams available for decorative stitching (missing on mine)
Bobbin is standard 66 (common one, also available - didn't get one with mine)
Owner's manual available for free online (thank you!) (you guessed = didn't get one w/machine)
Needle also standard. (another sigh of relief)
Now the fun starts: Plug machine on and light works. Good. Try foot pedal and motor goes but needle does not go up & down. Tried adjusting middle knob in hand wheel but so far have not figured out why it's not catching. I'll play some more with it another day. Haven't cleaned it or oiled it yet but will do that next time too.